Your Child’s Discharge from the Hospital
Planning for your child’s discharge from the hospital involves all members of your child’s care team. Here are some of the things to know about hospital discharge.
When Your Child Is in the Intensive Care Unit
I your child is in the ICU, it means that they need special care and attention that can be given only by a team of specially trained healthcare providers. This sheet tells you more about what to expect when your child is in the ICU.
Caring for Your Child’s Incision
Follow these tips to help your child's incision heal as it should and to help prevent infection.
When Your Child Has Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a problem with the heart muscle. It may not cause symptoms that bother your child. But it can lead to serious problems over time. The good news is that it can usually be managed.
When Your Child Has Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of the blood vessels, including those of the heart. It most often resolves without lasting damage. But, sometimes it can cause ongoing heart problems.
When Your Child Has Infective Endocarditis (IE)
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the lining of the heart or heart valves. It used to be known as bacterial endocarditis. IE can cause serious damage to the heart. For this reason, it must be treated right away. If your child has a heart problem, be sure to check with their healthcare provider about how to prevent this infection.
When Your Child Has a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
A PDA is a heart defect affecting 2 arteries. A PDA may close on its own, without treatment. If it does not, your child may be treated with medicine, a heart procedure, or surgery.
When Your Child Has Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
TGA is a heart problem that involves the two main blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. These are called the "great arteries."
When Your Child Has Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
TOF is a serious heart defect, but it can be repaired with surgery. The surgery may be done when your child is 3 to 6 months old. Or it may be done when your child is 1 to 2 years old.
When Your Child Has Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria (germs) that can spread from person to person. It's carried through the air in tiny droplets. Most often, TB infects the lungs, but it also can harm other parts of the body. When not treated properly, TB can be fatal. There are two types of TB: inactive and active. Most children who have TB have the inactive form.